Ikawa Skijo Kainayama is located on the north-western slopes of Mt Kaina in the north eastern region of the island of Shikoku. The ski hill is south of central Miyoshi city.
It is actually the only ski hill in Tokushima Prefecture and is one of only a few on the island of Shikoku.
Shikoku is the smallest of the four main islands of Japan and located south of the western region of Honshu and to the east of Kyushu.
The Mountain
1175m
92m
1083m
25"
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800m
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40%
30%
Skiers 40%
Ropeways
Gondolas
Quad lifts
Triple lifts
Pair lifts
Single lifts
Other
Boarders 60%
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Ikawa Skijo Kainayama Snow Depth Statistics
Official snow depth numbers from the current season and previous season
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Ikawa Skijo Kainayama.
Equipment Rental
Ski Rental:
Available
Snowboard Rental:
Available
Ski and snowboard equipment rental is available. Ski and snowboard wear rental is also available.
Children's facilities
The 'Chibbiko' area for young children is located by the triple lift near base and features a 'moving belt' and sleding area. The entry charge is 500 yen.
Park information
There is no specific snow park.
Ikawa Skijo Kainayama Season & Opening Times
Typical season is from Early December until Early March
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
Daytime
Weekends and holidays
Normally open from 8:30am until 4:30pm
Weekdays
Normally open from 9:00am until 4:30pm
'Nighta' (night skiing)
Weekends and holidays
Sometimes
Weekdays
No
Opening information
Ikawa Skijo Kainayama is open from 9:00am until 4:30pm on weekdays and from 8:30am until 4:30pm on weekends in the daytime.
Nighta is from 5:30pm until 10:00pm every Saturday in January and February 2019.
Ikawa Skijo Kainayama Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
Junior High School age & under
Senior
1 Day
3,600 yen
2,500 yen
Half Day
3,000 yen
2,000 yen
Nighta
2,000 yen
1,500 yen
1 Lift Coupon
250 yen
250 yen
11 Lift Coupons
2,500 yen
2,500 yen
On the days when the ski hill is open for nighta, the lifts close from 4:30pm until 5:30pm.
A nighta ticket is required to ski or snowboard during the nighta opening times.
Entry to the 'Chibbiko' area for children is 500 yen.
Ladies Day is every Wednesday - one day ticket at the special price of 2000 yen.
Children's Day is the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month - one day ticket at half price.
Senior's Day (over 50s) is every Tuesday and Friday - one day ticket at the special price of 2000 yen.
Getting to Ikawa Skijo Kainayama
By public transport
Train
18.1km from Tsuji Station on the Dosan line
Information
Ikawa Kainayama is 18km from Tsuji Station on the Dosan line.
Bus
A bus on weekends in the peak season is available from Tsuji Station to and from the resort.
By Car
22.2km from the Ikawa Ikeda IC on the Tokushima Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 192 (17.6km away)
Nearest prefecture road: Prefecture Road 265
Direction
Ikawa Skijo Kainayama is about 22km from Ikawa Ikeda IC on the Tokushima Expressway.
The ski hill is found just off Prefecture Road 264 to the south of central Miyoshi city.
Parking
There is parking for 500 vehicles near the base of the ski hill in three car parks.
Parking is free on weekdays and 300 yen on weekends and holidays.
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Ropeways
Gondolas
Quad lifts
Triple lifts
Pair lifts
Single lifts
Other
